The coastal village of La Rabita is nestled among the rocky cliffs and the creeks and is popular for its beautiful and enchanting beach.
La Rabita Facts
Situated at 36º 45.00′ N and 3º 10.20′ W
Population: 1500
Postal Code: 18700
Airport: Malaga Airport, Almeria Airport and Granada Airport
Modern day La Rabita is situated on the eastern coast of Costa Tropical and you can reach here by flying down from anywhere in Spain to the Granada Airport or from anywhere in the world to the Almeria and Malaga airports. You can take the airport shuttle bus or taxi but you can hire a car and drive down too. The drive is spectacular and you will have to take the N340 from Malaga, the A92 from Granada and the N340 (E15) from Almeria.
Places to See/Activities
La Rabita is a Costa Tropical beach town where people from all over Andalucia and other countries of Europe and the world come down to enjoy the beautiful and clear waters of the Mediterranean and enjoy the many comforts that comes with the package. There are different types of activities available in La Rabita but the most popular ones include various water sports from diving to sailing.
Beach
The La Rabita beach is one of the famous beaches on the Costa Tropical coast and is a mixture of white & gray sand and pebbles. The La Rabita beach is un-crowded and the tranquil and surreal settings make it a perfect destination for any beach lover. There are plenty of hotels and resorts lined up on the beach and you can enjoy suntan for 325 days a year. The beach is 570m long and the width is 28m. There is a separate play area on the beach for children.
Nightlife
The nightlife in La Rabita is dominated by Tapas bars and restaurants. You will find some of the top Andalucian cuisines and even inter-continental food on the menu. Bars offer tradition Spanish or Andalucian music and sometimes live jazz or any other genre of music.
Weather
La Rabita enjoys the perfect sub-tropical weather where the sun shines for almost 325 days in a year. The overall weather is pleasant. In the summers the day time temperature is high and hovers around 26c but is cooler in the night with the nice cool breeze flowing in from the sea. The winter temperature hovers around 15c and lasts from October to February.
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